To Truly go off the Beaten Path, Explore the Unspoilt Karpaz Peninsula
Driving east from Famagusta will take you up the stunning Karpaz Peninsula (the “pan handle” of Cyprus) which has gone virtually untouched for centuries. Here you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of the Mediterranean. Because the beaches are mainly deserted, turtles come to the coast here to lay their eggs. It is also possible to drive right up to the point of the peninsula, the most north easterly point of Cyprus, and see its rocky, dramatic coast.
Also look out for wild sheep, goats and donkeys in the area, and be careful driving around here as they sometimes like to wander into the road! Before you reach the tip, you will pass Apostolos Andreas Church. According to Cypriot legend, the apostle Andrew fled the Holy Land after the crucifixion by swimming across the sea to Cyprus. He died from exhaustion when he reached the shore, and the church was built at the site where he collapsed. The church is still run by Greek Cypriots, and is respected by Cypriots from both sides of the border. The priests and church workers here are among the only Greek Cypriots you will find still living in North Cyprus. At weekends, there is also a market by the church selling local produce.
Return to North Cyprus from Explore the Karpaz Peninsula
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